The November Biz Buzz brought together a lively crowd as Atlantic Union Bank and White Hall Hounds welcomed members for an evening of connection, conversation, and community spirit. Attendees gathered to hear updates, share news from around town, and celebrate the many ways Middleburg continues to grow and support one another, especially during the busy holiday season.
“Thank you all for coming tonight,” welcomed Atlantic Union Middleburg Branch Manager Natalie Lacaze. “If we can help any of you in any way, you know where to find us!”
Job Woodill of White Hall Hounds echoed the sentiment, “It’s a pleasure to be here and we are happy to be part of this community.”
MBPA UPDATES
“Thank you to Sue and everyone at the Community Center for another outstanding Hot Dog! It’s Halloween and to Chief Shaun and the Middleburg Police Department for leading the annual Halloween Parade and keeping all our trick or treaters safe,” said MBPA President Punkin Lee.
She continued, “Thank you to Annie and Gary Nicholson and the Middleburg American Legion Members for the Veterans Day Program. It was especially meaningful this year, as new banners recognized the service of even more of our local veterans.”
Bank of Charles Town is now Potomac Bank, offering the same great service and wonderful staff, only under a new name.
Lenny at Country Zest is offering 15% off ads for MBPA Members. Click here to contact him!
Buttonwood Wealth Management has opened a Middleburg office under the leadership of Lucy Zimmerman.
Just K.A.D.E. has moved into its new location at 7 West Washington Street next to the Byrne Gallery.
“Middleburg has had some good publicity since we last met,” Punkin announced. “Southern Living again featured our town and included many of our special events, while Forbes Passport ran a piece on women winemakers featuring Melani Natoi of Cana Vineyards. Melani is the first woman to win Virginia’s coveted Governor’s Cup Award.”
Lost Barrel Brewing was named Retail Hospitality Small Business of the Year by the Loudoun Chamber!
The slate for the MBPA Board of Directors election is posted and each MBPA Member business should vote for three candidates by November 30. Two emails have been sent with the voting link. If you have not received the link, please contact Katy at info@visitmiddleburva.com. The results will be announced at the December Biz Buzz at Emmanuel Parish House.
“MBPA has printed a special Holiday Events card with all the happenings in town for December,” explained Punkin. “You can use this to help your customers with questions as well as be prepared for everything that is headed our way.”
If you run out of events cards, please stop by Journeymen to pick up extras.
The Holiday Window Decorating Contest is back this year, but without a theme, so let your imagination run wild! Please have your windows decorated by December 3, 2025, as we are hosting Jingle Jam Open Late Shopping on December 4, the Town Tree Lighting is on December 5, and Christmas in Middleburg Day is December 6.
Please click here to register for the contest no later than December 1, 2025. Online voting will run December 3-7, 2025 and winners will be announced at the December Biz Buzz.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Chief Shaun Jones will host his second Walk with the Chief on Wednesday, November 19. Meet at Town Hall at 5 pm. Walk with someone you don’t know and make a new friend!
Everyone is invited to Seven Loaves Services’ A Toast to Giving on November 20 at Greenhill Vineyards. Click here for tickets!
The Museum of Hounds & Hunting, NA will host an opening reception for their Hunt Country Reflections exhibit on November 20. Click here to RSVP.
The Community Center will be serving their Community Thanksgiving Dinner on November 20. Click here for more information and to RSVP!
Friday, November 21 is Pink Friday in Middleburg. Look for pink balloons at participating retailers and remember to stop in and welcome our new shop owners Bedford Lee (across from Nature Composed) and the Holiday Shoppe (across from Journeymen).
Holiday Carriage Rides begin November 30, 2025. Please click here to reserve your ride!
Middleburg Library continues to wow the community with their unbeatable programming. This month they host a month-long Puzzle Swap, Turkey-Kadabra Magic Show, build a Bird Bed & Breakfast, and Santa will visit on Saturday, November 29, plus more programming for all ages.
The GASP! Great Art, Small Prices Exhibit and Sale is showing now through January 6 at the Artists in Middleburg Gallery and is the perfect place to start your holiday shopping!
The NSLM’s Rose Marie Bogley: Elegance Aside and A Vision of Nature: American Women Artists are showing through March 22, 2026.
Oak Spring Garden Foundation’s Annual Harvest Fest Farm to Table Dinner is November 21.
Need help decorating for the holidays? Karla Etten and her team from Etten’s Eden are here for you! On your next walk through Town, take a peek at their gorgeous work at the Community Center, Red Horse, and other businesses!
TOWN UPDATES
Mayor Bridge Littleton will give his annual “State of the Town” address on Tuesday, November 18 at 6:00pm at the Town Hall. During this address, Mayor Littleton will discuss the Town’s successes over the past year, goals for the coming year, current financial updates, and latest news from the Town government.
Carriage rides will begin November 30 and are nearly sold out!
Free cocoa will be available at Piedmont Drip & Dip on weekends only beginning on Small Business Saturday, November 30, except on parade day, December 6.
On Christmas in Middleburg day (December 6), business parking in Town will be extremely limited and difficult. Some of you have sufficient parking for your staff and operations, but many of you do not. Local groups have graciously allowed us to provide their excess parking spaces to in-Town businesses; however, we have very limited supply. There are only 28 parking spots in the town limits.
Due to the limited parking in town available, the Christmas in Middleburg organizers have offered to provide 50 complimentary parking spaces at Mickie Gordon Park, which is outside the town limits with a shuttle into town. Shuttle busses will serve this field from 8:30am to 6:00pm.
If you need a parking space for your staff on parade day, please CLICK HERE to sign-up. Due to the limited number of spaces available, we kindly ask that you only sign-up for what you need and please specify if you or your staff are willing to park at Mickie Gordon Park.
If for any reason you end up finding other accommodations, please contact Ali MacIntyre at amacintyre@middleburgva.gov or 540-326-6637 so she can release the parking spot for another business that may need it.
Jingle in the Burg will be held on Saturday, December 13 from 10 am to 4 pm on South Madison Street. The Town turns into a Hallmark Christmas movie as carolers, dancers, actors, musicians, and shop owners encourage merriment and joy throughout Middleburg. Click here for more information!
The Jingle Paws Dog Parade will be held Saturday, December 20 at the NSLM. Pups and their humans will parade down Washington Street from the National Sporting Library to South Madison Street, then back up Washington Street to Brick & Mortar for Yappy Hour. Dress up your dog and have a wonderful time with your furry friends!
“We are a generous town and with all that is happening, we need to keep helping each other,” Punkin said. “The demand at Seven Loaves has increased by 31% and Tami and her volunteers are struggling to keep up.”
Middleburg Books spearheaded a fundraiser last week and donated 10% of their sales to Seven Loaves. Buy a turkey from Fields of Athenry/Side Saddle Café and Bernie will deliver it to Seven Loaves! Your business can also help by doing an in-house food collection to assist with the increased demand.
MBPA and Middleburg Police Department will host Stuff the Cruiser at Safeway on December 12 from 2-6 pm. Please click here to see the Seven Loaves donation request list.
Thanksgiving and Christmas are approaching but remember that the need is year-round.
Thank you to Natalie and everyone at Atlantic Union Bank and to Suji and Job Woodall of Whitehall Hounds for hosting this month! We will see you at the December Holiday Biz Buzz, Tuesday, December 9 at Emmanuel Parish House!